i hate titles

if someone were to read this
then it might be seized
the figurative custody
of the truth that is me

am i out to be taken
or am i out to be used
am i out to be mirrored
or is this an invitation to intrude

what the hell am i saying
its useless and its lame
what benefit will this bring me
since my inner self hasn't changed

but maybe it's not about my insides
but your insides are the net
how about you take this from me
and let me know if it has helped

Surah Fatiha

In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

All praise is to Allah, Lord of the worlds
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Master of the Day of Judement
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek
Show us the straight way,
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.

Changing Climate, Changing Colors

Changing Climate, Changing Colors:
24 Contemporary Muslim Artists

January 16 – March 16, 2006

Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 20, 6-8 PM

Curated by Mareena W. Daredia, Changing Climate, Changing Colors provides insights into positions taken by contemporary Muslim artists and reflects a sense of cultural, religious, and personal identity. The work features a diverse group of artists hailing from South Asian, Middle and Far Eastern cultures. This exhibition brings together an innovative collection of painting, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, photography, mixed-media works, digital/animation, video, sculpture, installation, and performance.

Artists: Samira Abbassy, Tareq Abboushi, Sabah Ahmed, Diana Al-Hadid, Javid Alibhai (Ja.1n.Us Art), Meher Asad, Bushra Chaudry, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Khadija Daya, Hasan Elahi, Yasmin Etemadi, Huma Gul, Sarah Husain, Masood Kamandy, Yasamin Keshtkar, Asma Arshad Mahmood, Sara Rahbar, Sa’dia Rehman, Hadieh Marjan Shafie, Mo Shah, Tahera Seher Shah, Saba Waheed, Emna Zghal, and Fayyaz “Bijli”.

Abrons Arts Center
466 Grand Street at Pitt, Lower East Side

Directions
SUBWAY: F to East Broadway or Delancey (at Essex); D, B to Grand ; J, M to Essex
BUS: M15, M14, M9 to Grand Street; M22 to Montgomery St; B39 to Essex
CAR:Take the FDR Drive southbound and exit at Grand Street. Northbound FDR does not have an exit for Grand or South Street. Use the Houston St exit.
PARKING: Parking lots are available on Suffolk Street between Broome and Delancey; and East Broadway and Clinton Streets.